Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
2 cup

all-purpose flour

1 dash

salt

0.5 cup

vegetable oil

5 tbsp

cold tap water

Step 1
~3 min

Measure the flour carefully and put it in a medium-sized bowl.

Step 2
~3 min

Add the dash of salt and stir it with a fork.

Step 3
~3 min

Pour the oil in and stir and "cut" it with a fork until you've got clumps varying between pea-sized and lima bean-sized.

Step 4
~3 min

Distribute the cold water over the mixture and stir and mash with the fork just until it all balls together.

Step 5
~3 min

Wipe your countertop with a damp cloth and spread a piece of wax paper on it. Ensure the paper doesn't slide.

Step 6
~3 min

Form a little more than half of the dough into a disk and place it on the wax paper. Cover it with another piece of wax paper.

Step 7
~3 min

Roll the dough with a rolling pin from the center out in all directions, keeping it as circular as possible.

Key Technique: Rolling
Step 8
~3 min

Peel off the top piece of wax paper, then lay it gently back on top of the crust.

Step 9
~3 min

Using the bottom piece to lift it, turn the crust over, peel off that piece of wax paper, lay it back down again and continue rolling.

Key Technique: Rolling
Step 10
~3 min

Continue the peel-replace-flip-peel-replace technique until your crust is about two inches bigger than your pie pan.

Step 11
~3 min

Use the bottom piece of paper to lift the crust and place it over your pie pan. Gently peel off the wax paper.

Step 12
~3 min

Use the same technique to roll the top crust.

Step 13
~3 min

Leave the top crust whole, cut it into strips for lattice, or whatever.

Step 14
~3 min

Brush the top crust with milk and/or sprinkle it with sugar (optional).

Step 15
~3 min

Bake according to your pie directions.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Chill the dough before rolling for easier handling

Use a lightly floured surface instead of wax paper if preferred

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dough can be made 1-2 days in advance and stored in refrigerator.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Low
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm with ice cream

Serve as part of a sweet or savory pie

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Apple pie
Chicken pot pie

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

USA

Cultural Significance

Commonly used in American pies

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Thanksgiving
Christmas

Occasion Tags

Holiday baking
Family gathering

Popularity Score

65/100